Tag: land combat

Australia Bolsters Land Combat with $1.2 Billion Tank Acquisition

Australia is set to supercharge its land combat capabilities with a whopping $1.2 billion acquisition of 75 M1A2 Abrams main battle tanks, sparking debate over whether the investment is a strategic masterstroke or a costly relic of the past. Defence Secretary Meghan Quinn is leading the charge, arguing that the purchase is about bolstering deterrence and strategic denial, not just buying equipment for immediate use.